The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU

3.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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The Cook Hotel & Conference Center in downtown Baton Rouge offers a free daily breakfast buffet and evening drinks at the bar. Guests enjoy the outdoor pool, 24-hour gym, in-room WiFi, and consistently praise the helpful staff and convenient location.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
  • Parking included

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(141 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(50 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Suite, 2 Double Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
3848 West Lakeshore Drive, Baton Rouge, LA, 70808

What's nearby

  • Louisiana State University - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Pete Maravich Assembly Center - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Tiger Stadium - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Raising Cane's River Center - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Belle of Baton Rouge Casino - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

  • Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪CC's Coffee House - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Chimes - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬17 min walk

About this property

The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU

Hotel near Louisiana State University
Close to Tiger Stadium, The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU provides laundry facilities, a bar, and a 24-hour gym. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • A vending machine, ATM/banking services, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 128 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 15 for adults and USD 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 8 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • On a lake

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: USD 15.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 15.00 for adults and USD 12.00 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Property is also known as

Cook Hotel Baton Rouge
Cook Hotel
Cook Baton Rouge
The Cook Hotel Conference Center
The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU Hotel
The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU Baton Rouge
The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU Hotel Baton Rouge

Frequently asked questions

Does The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–10:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU?

As of Nov 10, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU on Nov 12, 2025 start from $122.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU located?

Located in Highlands - Perkins, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Louisiana State University and Varsity Theatre. East Polk Street Park and Pete Maravich Assembly Center are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 790 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 135 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1004 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice hotel that is on the LSU campus so its handy to all activities at the University
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Amenities
Was great! Clean, quiet and relaxing!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice pool area and lounge.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable room. Friendly staff and walkable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall this was a great experience. I was allowed to check in early without any issues. Staff were nice. Quiet and safe
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with LSU decor. Very nice staff and convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa Lader

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shuttle bus to and from stadium was perfect and we enjoyed the breakfast. The room was great and spacious. Staff in all areas was helpful and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Amenities
I didn’t eat there.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay here. Friendly staff, quiet, safe, beautiful walkable area on campus. Got a great restaurant recommendation for dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Faith

Liked: Cleanliness
This hotel is so convenient for any function on lsu’s campus. The location is great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omari

Liked: Amenities
Overall it was nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and nice breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay!!

Awesome place!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and clean and most importantly the staff was amazing! So sweet and welcoming. Will definitely stay again 💖
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay went well. Only thing was that the key card had to be replaced twice because of not working.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary B

Wonderful staff and wonderful property
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Lea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for LSU visit
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay, would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location of this hotel. On campus but quiet and in a nice area for walking. The breakfast buffet was a nice surprise. Hotel staff was very accommodating and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Secatra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025